How to make a self-soothe box

A self-soothe box is a box children can create to turn to in moments of distress or worry. It is filled with items that calm the child down, help them focus on what they are doing in that moment, and reduce feelings of worry or sadness.

This simple guide walks children through how to create their own self-soothe box. It shares ideas for things to include and ways to decorate the box. 

This could be a good classroom activity to run with pupils.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

• use with children aged 5 to 11
• use with small groups or individual children

The activity may also be used as a suggested home-based activity.